Free Flight Price Tracker with Hourly Alerts

Track flight prices and get instant alerts when they drop. Like Google Flights, but we monitor prices for you every hour.

Hourly price checks Free email alerts Domestic & international
PRO

How It Works

Step 1

Search

Find the flight you want to track

Step 2

Create an Alert

We check prices every hour (most apps only check 1-2x per day!)

Step 3

Get Notified

We'll email you when the price drops

How TripManta Compares

See how our flight price tracker stacks up against the most popular alternatives.

FeatureTripMantaGoogle FlightsHopperKayak
Check frequencyEvery hour~Once/day~Once/dayUnknown
Email alerts with exact price drop
Price history chart
Free tier
Works on all airlines & routes
Custom alert threshold
No app required
Direct booking link in alert

Comparison based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Features may change.

Why Hourly Alerts Matter

Flight prices drop for just a few hours at a time. If you only check once a day, you miss most deals.

New York City → Dominican Republic

JFK → STI roundtrip · JetBlue B6 937 / B6 1436 · Jan 29 – Feb 2, Economy

Real price data tracked by TripManta on January 17, 2026

92%

of price drops caught

24x

more checks than competitors

~3hrs

average drop duration

Price drops caught by monitoring frequency

TripMantaEvery hour
92%
Other trackers1-2x per week
34%

Based on illustrative analysis of monitoring frequency and typical price drop durations

Don't take our word for it — try tracking the same flight on TripManta and Google Flights and see for yourself. Our users tell us they get TripManta alerts for price drops that Google Flights never notifies them about.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Trip Manta flight price tracker work?
Search for any flight, then click “Track” to start monitoring its price. Trip Manta checks the price every hour — far more frequently than most flight price trackers that only check once or twice per day. When the price drops, we send you an email alert with the new price, how much you'll save, and a direct link to book. Read our complete guide to tracking flight prices.
Is this flight price tracker really free?
Yes! Trip Manta's free plan lets you track flights with daily price checks and email alerts at no cost. Our Pro plan upgrades you to hourly monitoring so you never miss a short-lived price drop. Our data shows most price drops only last a few hours, so hourly tracking catches significantly more deals.
How is Trip Manta different from Google Flights price tracking?
Google Flights checks prices roughly once per day and sends vague alerts like “prices are low.” Trip Manta monitors prices every hour and sends specific alerts with the exact price drop amount, the new price, and a direct booking link. Our users consistently report catching price drops that Google Flights missed entirely. See the full Trip Manta vs Google Flights comparison.
What if I already booked a non-refundable flight?
You can still save money! Most major U.S. airlines let you cancel a non-refundable ticket and receive a full flight credit with no cancellation fee (the exception being basic economy tickets). You can then rebook at the lower price and use the remaining credit on a future flight. See a detailed example of how this works.
What types of flight price alerts does Trip Manta send?
Each alert email includes the exact price drop amount, the new current price, how much you'll save, the airline and flight number, your travel dates, and a direct link to book. You can set a custom price drop threshold (e.g., only alert me if the price drops by $20 or more) to avoid noise. Learn more about our price alerts.
Can I track roundtrip flight prices?
Yes! Trip Manta supports both one-way and roundtrip flight tracking. For roundtrip searches, you'll select your outbound flight first, then your return flight. Both legs are tracked independently so you get alerted about price drops on either leg of your trip.
Which airlines and routes can I track?
Trip Manta can track any flight that appears in search results — covering all major airlines and routes worldwide. This includes economy, premium economy, business, and first class fares across domestic and international routes. You can also filter by specific airlines when tracking. Browse popular routes and price trends.
When is the best time to book a flight?
There's no single best day or time — flight prices fluctuate constantly based on demand, competition, and inventory. That's exactly why a flight price tracker is essential: instead of guessing, you set an alert and let the tracker notify you when prices actually drop. Starting to track early (4-8 weeks before departure for domestic, 2-3 months for international) gives you the best chance of catching a deal. Read our data-backed booking guide.
How quickly do price drop alerts arrive?
Because Trip Manta checks prices every hour, you'll typically receive an alert within an hour of a price drop. Each alert email includes the exact new price, how much you'll save compared to the price when you started tracking, and a direct link to book. You can also set a minimum drop threshold (e.g., $20) so you only get notified about meaningful drops. See our complete alert setup guide.
Why do flight prices change so often?
Airlines use dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust fares based on demand, remaining seat inventory, competitor pricing, and time until departure. A single route can change price dozens of times per day. Most price drops are short-lived — lasting only a few hours — which is why hourly monitoring catches far more deals than daily or weekly checks. A flight price tracker removes the guesswork by watching prices for you around the clock.
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